Description
Deadline & Delivery Date:
We are now accepting Pre-Orders for these hand-treated natural fiber jute ropes until April 30th, 2025, with deliveries starting on May 30th, 2025 (or earlier).
This 30-day period is meant to account for unexpected delays during shipment from Japan as well as the rope treatment process.
NOTE: Please do not join this pre-order if you are on a strict schedule or are unable to tolerate delays.
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About these Ropes:
Our Asanawa Classic are made of jute—the natural fiber rope of choice for most Japanese style rope bondage artists. They are lighter (less dense than hemp), gentler (less prone to causing rope burn than sisal or coconut rope), and stabler (holds knots better than synthetics) with almost zero stretch (unlike cotton). They will, however, need rope treatment to remove the strong smell of JBO (jute batching oil).
Dee personally treats each rope by hand so that when they arrive, you’re ready to start playing without needing additional work. Over time, you will need to perform rope maintenance yourself to keep your ropes in good condition (see below).
Notes about Lengths & Diameters:
Length: Our tope recommendation for all-around or general purpose rope bondage is 8-meters. However, we also offer various other lengths (from 8-12m) for people who (a) practice styles that don’t junction ropes, (b) simply prefer longer lengths, and/or (c) need longer lengths for uplines, etc.
Diameter: Please know that jute ropes are not officially or necessarily stated as being safe for human-bearing loads due to the unpredictability of their material nature and manufacturing process. That said, we strongly recommend that you only use 6mm and above for your suspension uplines for safety reasons.
Shipping Details:
We ship nationwide with free shipping for orders that are Php 1000 and above. The ropes will be labeled as art materials for your privacy and stored in discreet packaging with no images, text, or logos that hint at the contents. You may also opt to pick up your orders at the studio during your next event or appointment.
Refund Requests:
Refund requests are handled on a case-by-case basis and only if requested within 24 hours of receiving your order. After that 24 hour period, no further return or replacement requests will be entertained for both safety and hygiene reasons.
Rope Maintenance:
Our jute ropes need maintaining through a light coating of rope oil, wax, paste, or cream every so often. These act as a hydrophobic barrier and source of nourishment to keep its moisture, softness, and durability at suitable levels.
The frequency for maintenance is dependent on how heavily you use your ropes but it’s safe to apply a light, fresh coat after every dozen ties or whenever your rope starts to feel too dry. (Learn more about rope maintenance »)
Cleaning:
Unlike synthetic ropes which are okay to wash with soap and water, natural fiber ropes can shrink, weaken, and deteriorate when wet—making them harder to clean and a possible safety risk. This means prevention is your best bet at keeping your ropes clean and hygienic. Given that, try avoiding using your jute ropes for kinds of play that involve liquids like water or bodily fluids.
If you end up getting them drenched (either by accident or necessity), clean your ropes then consider marking them (so they don’t get mixed in with your other ropes) and dedicate them to just floor-based bondage to prevent accidents.
